diff --git a/lib/client/websocket-tracker.js b/lib/client/websocket-tracker.js
index 7c48858..1573cfd 100644
--- a/lib/client/websocket-tracker.js
+++ b/lib/client/websocket-tracker.js
@@ -301,7 +301,6 @@ class WebSocketTracker extends Tracker {
         clearTimeout(peer.trackerTimeout)
         peer.trackerTimeout = null
         delete this.peers[offerId]
-        peer.destroy()
       } else {
         debug(`got unexpected answer: ${JSON.stringify(data.answer)}`)
       }